The Balancing Point Podcast

Recommended book:  12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson.  One of his 12 rules: always be comparing yourself to yourself.  Strive to be better today than yesterday.  If we are not moving forward we are sliding backwards. The lipoprotein profile includes:  LDL (low density lipoprotein cholesterol), HDL (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and Triglycerides (fats carried inContinue Continue reading...

As we move into May, it is a time of creativity; of moving and growing. It is important to ask for specific labs at you annual visit with you MD:  1) a blood test, including a CBC (complete blood count); 2) a chem panel; and 3) a urinalysis. Iodine is necessary for the functioning ofContinue Continue reading "The Blood Brain Barrier; Iodine; What to Ask Your Doctor 4.27.2018"

The longer we can put off being vaccinated the less damage is done. Body movement is important for healthy blood flow.  The body is dependent on healthy blood flow to carry oxygen in, nutrients in to feed muscles, and to take the cellular waste out.   Artificial electromagnetic frequencies that we are overly exposed to canContinue Continue reading "Blood Stasis; Meditation; PreDiabetes; Vaccines;...

There has been an upsurge in laboratories doing testing for conditions and issues that historically hav been very difficult to get good testing for. An example of such testing is the Wheat Zoomer Test.  There are numerous potential problems, issues and sensitivties associated with eating wheat that, in the past, were rarely tested for.  TheContinue Continue reading "Wheat; Lead Testing; Ear Wax; C...

  Dry needling is a technique used for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a “dry” needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle. Acupuncture needles are very small - almost as thin as a strand of hair Grover's disease is a rare, temporary skin condition. Continue Continue reading "Dry Needling; Orthopedics; Grov...

  Chinese Medicine has proven to be tremendously effective at reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow. A Bakers Cyst is usually the result of knee joint conditions, such as arthritis or torn cartilage, that cause the knee to produce too much lubricating fluid. Turmeric, Frankincense and Myrrh is a superb herbal combination for inflammation. TheContinue Continue reading "Chinese Medici...

  The gut is our area of most dangerous exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.  We need an acidic stomach in order to pull out iron, B12, calcium and a host of other things. Secretory IGA - one of several lines of defense in the gut. Consistent or overuse of NSAIDS can contribute to leakyContinue Continue reading "Leaky Gut; Spleen Qi Deficiency; Mammograms; 3.23.2018"

  A breath test is the standard diagnostic tool used by medical doctors in diagnosing SIBO or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth.  It is a condition where particular strains of bacteria have colonized the small intestine. Dr. Siebecker has a good example chart of a specific carbohydrate diet that is beneficial when dealing with SIBO. VideoContinue Continue reading "SIBO; Sun Exposure; Testo...

  The winter solstice is a time to move slowly - a time to be wise with our bodies. Book of the Week:  The Tao of an Uncluttered Life: Lao Tzu's Ten Principles for Organization by Karen Hicks. The five elements, or phases, in Chinese medicine are fire, metal, wood, earth, and water.  Fire melts metal -Continue Continue reading "Five Elements, Vitamin D, Arvigo Massage; 12.29.2017"

  A combination of GI Care by Evergreen, Powerful Digestive Flora from Bio Essence and mastic gum has been effective in treating H pylori. Book of the Week:  PEMF - The Fifth Element of Health: Learn Why Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy Supercharges Your Health Like Nothing Else! by Bryant Meyers.  He details gravitational fields and howContinue Continue reading "Gravitational Fiel...

  Important to have a healthy relationship with the bacteria in our bodies.  Check out Dr. Anne Livingston’s work regarding the 10-20 different bacteria that are known and proven to cause cancers. Book of the Week:  Healing is Voltage by Dr. Jerry Tennant.  He addresses bowling ball syndrome, cranial sacral pump, Chinese medicine and measuring voltageContinue Continue reading "Five Levels of...

  “The Fluoride Problem; Testimony of Dr. Dean Burke” - recommended video.  A new study that confirms the use of fluoride is a problem Fluoride is an endocrine disrupting chemical.  It is linked to thyroid and memory disorders.  It binds to receptor sites resulting in an inability to utilize iodine properly.  Some side effects of highContinue Continue reading "Dangers of Fluoride, Tips for Au...

  Book Recommendation:  Nutrient Power; Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain by William J. Walsh  http://event.awakeningfromalzheimers.com/fb-a/ Supplement of the week -the need for iodine supplementation.  Recommend himalayan sea salt augmented with iodine.  A small percentage of people may have an iodine allergy so start with a small amount.  In the USA we are completely flooded with...

Warriors of Stillness by Jan Diepersloot - book recommendation of the week Life force exercise - The Way of the Sword by Reinhard Kammer EGCG - antioxidant that plays a major role in keeping the vitreous humor healthy and other benefits of green tea Squalene based adjuvant in flu vaccines - dangerous for people withContinue Continue reading "Book recommendations, protect against flu vaccines and t...

Pleural Mesatheloima diagnosis - no direct treatment through Chinese medicine but many approaches to support the overall health of the person going through treatment. Knee pain - turmeric, boswellia or curcumin for inflammation and acupuncture for pain relief can be better than in some cases  than PT and surgery.  Discussion of additional herbal formulas beneficialContinue Continue reading "Joint...

Acupuncture and guasha for facial rejuvenation.  Daoist and Chinese medicine take on vitality through sex and/or masturbation.  Qi - differing opinions on its existence and at the very least what it actually is in a martial arts sense.  The three essential nutrients needed for a healthy heart - magnesium, fish oil and Vitamin D.  BenefitsContinue Continue reading "Guasha, Sex, Qi and more. Balanci...

Importance of service. Acupuncture for stroke recovery. Brain disorders. Panic attacks. Being "beside oneself." Energetic healing. Cholesterol components. Fractures. Bone breathing. Bone strengthening. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplemen...

Stroke. Fibromyalgia. The six depressions. Vascular age. Taking pulses. Pulse wave velocity test. Cardiovascular episodes. Maintaining free flow of qi, blood, and bodily fluids for health. Leaky gut and mental/emotional issues. Autism. MSG. Gut-brain connection. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health...

Genetic disorders. Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Leukemia. Acidity. Maintaining a correct pH level. Vaginal pH. Blood pH. Urinary pH. Kidney infections. Iron deficiency. B-12 deficiency. Antacids. Weakening stomach acid. Green coffee beans. Antioxidants. Tuberculosis. Kidney pulses. Maintaining the kidney system. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional...

Dementia. Acupuncture for stress relief. Grounding out. Hugging trees. Human touch. Lymphatic massage. De-frazzling. Castaneda. “Stop the world.” The power of contemplation. Vitamin D and kidney stones. Dehydration. Calcium buildup. Types of kidney stones. Passing kidney stones. Dietary modifications for kidney stones. Evening primrose oil. Dietary and medical “fads.”  Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty ac...

Mixing formulas. Adjusting herbal formulas to body types. History of herbal formulas. Macular drusen. Macular degeneration. Good books on inflammation. Truly integrative medicine. Memory loss. Gaba. Cupping. Kinesio taping. How a sprain heals. Sweetening formulas. Honey. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Poin...

“Go with the flow.” Emerging for springtime. Gu type disorders. Parasitic pathogens. Lyme disease. Length of efficacy of formulas. Abdominal distention. Co-infections. Cooking with microwaves. Low-fat diets. High- vs. low-quality fats. Costs of healthcare. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio...

Skin rash. Pityriasis rosea. Latent and transformative heat. Magnesium glycinate. Restless leg syndrome Bio-availability of supplements and vitamins. Absorption of nutrients by the body. Vitamin B-12.  Serum ferritin levels. Mean corpuscular volume. Iron levels. Anemia. Corn syrup in baby formula. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live st...

Health literacy. Vitamin D-3 levels. Testosterone deficiency. Testosterone-restoring herbs. Cause of enlarged prostate. Treating digestive issues with TCM: leaky gut, ulcerative colitis, etc. Acid reflux pharmaceuticals. Magnesium deficiency. Berberine, barberry, coptis, goldenseal, and other antibacterial herbs. “Minimizing.” Taking inventory of one’s body. Morning muscle aches. Blood and/or qi s...

Chronic nausea. Probiotics. Fecal implants. Antibiotics. Leaky gut. Pots disease. ADD: causes and treatments. “Excito-toxins.” Asthma. Trigger foods. United States healthcare systems. Hysterectomy. Sever lower abdominal pain. Statins. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Tradit...